Generator Question

[mavrick]

You can feed as many transfer switch’s as you want from one generator but you are only going to be able to power what the generator is rated for.

Like last week’s question use one plug and feed a sub panel to the transfer switches.

[Mike D]

I have a transfer switch to supply power to the pool sub-panel, and I have transfer switch to supply power to the main panel for the house.

I have some basic circuits (some lights and a couple outlets) is all I will run in the house.

I couldn't add an interlock switch because my main panel is full.

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Got it. I thought that’s probably what you were trying to do.

I don’t think you are going to be able to run your pool plus much if anything else on that generator. I’ve never put an amp meter on my pool pump but the breaker feeding the pump in my pool control panel is 30 amps.


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[ColinR]

You just need one transfer switch going to your main panel. From there you can power however much your generator will put out. I will tell you this. I have a 7500 watt generator and I was able to power my main variable speed pump on high to run all water features and my Polaris booster pump, as well as a heat lamp, space heater, tv, and a few lights. My pool equipment in on a 50 amp breaker in my main panel but obviously it’s not drawing anywhere near 50 amps. There is a sub panel out at the equipment but I never touched it during the freeze.

[FLASH_OUTDOORS]

I have a transfer switch to supply power to the pool sub-panel, and I have transfer switch to supply power to the main panel for the house.

I have some basic circuits (some lights and a couple outlets) is all I will run in the house.

I couldn't add an interlock switch because my main panel is full.

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What brand panels are in the house? Install a few tandems or a quad to free up space. They are breakers that allow you to combine 2 breakers into one spot. This will give you room for your interlock. That will be the easiest way in the long run.


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